I don’t understand why a sentence of life is even on the books in states that allow for parole eligibility. In Iowa, for example, a life sentence means just that. There is no parole on a life sentence. Minnesota – 30 years and you’re eligible, except sex offenders; for them life is life. If the law is going to provide for a life sentence, then allow for parole eligibility, it seems to water down the penalty. Of course eligibility doesn’t guarantee parole, so maybe it’s just a ploy to keep lifers in line for frear of being turned down. It just doesn’t make much sense.

He won’t see daylight for 30 years minimum……despite the ruling…….and in 30 years he will be 61 but minus time served to date, so 60……and then be on supervised parole for a long time……….just another loser sent to St Cloud to start the life of really becoming a true criminal